South Florida lost a hero earlier this week. At the age of 90, Don Shula died Monday in the city that admired him most.
Shula’s career was defined by one word: winning. The winningest head coach of all time with 347 total victories. A 2-time Super Bowl champion. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1997. The only head coach to lead his team to an undefeated regular season AND post season.
The coaching legend will forever be remembered not only for what he accomplished as a 33-year head coach but as well as the lasting impact he had on the South Florida community. There is zero doubt he would be on the Mt. Rushmore of South Florida sports figures.
This week on the Hoch and Crowder show, several former players of Don Shula, as well as journalists who covered the Dolphins and former members of the organization joined the show to remember and honor the legend. Below are the interviews from the week of 05-04-2020 - 05-08-2020 on the Hoch and Crowder show as we celebrated the life of Don Francis Shula.
Former Miami Dolphins WR who played under Shula recalls his fond memories of playing under a legendary coach and told stories of how Shula taught him how to play for the overall good of the team.
Long time broadcaster and Miami native shares a passionate and emotional essay in memory of Don Shula and discusses what is was like being in Miami during the 1972 perfect season.
Former Miami Dolphins LB remembers his time playing under the late Don Shula including his first game in the NFL where Shula scared him into wetting his pants.
Son of the founder of the Miami Dolphins recalls his first memories with Don Shula and tells a story of when his father, Joe, actually had Bear Bryant committed to coach the Dolphins before landing Shula.
Former Miami Dolphins QB in the 80’s joins Hoch and Crowder to share his memories playing under Don Shula and explains what made the coaching legend unique in the NFL.
The long time sports writer for the Sun Sentinel joined Hoch and Crowder and told stories of what it was like covering the Miami Dolphins under head coach Don Shula.
ESPN host and Miami native puts Don Shula on the Mt. Rushmore of South Florida sports heroes discusses how Shula was the king of South Florida sports royalty.
